U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills

Runner Alyssa Montano poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “When I’m having an awful day training, I think of my daughter to inspire me,” said Montano. Montano said “Rise Up” by Andra Day was one song she would listen to before competition. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “I really like ’90s hip hop but I actually don’t listen to music when I train or before a race,” said Coughlin. “I like the quiet in my own head.” REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “I really like ’90s hip hop but I actually don’t listen to music when I train or before a race,” said Coughlin. “I like the quiet in my own head.” REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Swimmer Matt Grevers poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “I like listening to Monsters of Men, Incubus,” said Grevers. “I think about what it felt like in 2012 to stand on top of the podium and I think I want it again.” REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Swimmer Nathan Adrian poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “I don’t need to set a world record in practice,” said Adrian of tough training sessions. “I just need to do the best I can do that day.” REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Gymnast Donnell Whittenburg poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. Whittenburg said he is listening to “Jumpman” by Drake while he trains at the moment. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Gymnast Sam Mikulak poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “My favorite artist to listen to during training is Kygo,” said Mikulak. “He’s just happy, positive vibes.” REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Swimmer Simone Manuel poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. “I haven’t been listening to much music while training,” said Manuel, “but I always listen to a lot of Christian and gospel music; that keeps me motivated and going”. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.

Rugby player Carlin Isles poses for a portrait at the U.S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California March 7, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SEARCH “THE WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES.